Kiran Bedi launches scholarship scheme for girls
Chandigarh: Kiran Bedi, the first woman IPS officer of India, on Thursday launched a special scholarship scheme for girl students at Aryans Group of Colleges, Chandigarh. MK Sharma, GM, Dena Bank was the guest of honour on the occasion. Anshu Kataria, chairman, Aryans Group of colleges presided over the event. Aryans has decided to give scholarship to 25 meritorious girls. As per the scheme, five girls having more than 90 per cent marks in 10th/10+2 would get 100 per cent scholarship, whereas for 20 girls having more than 75 per cent, half of the fee will be waived off and the other half will be financed in shape of education loan by Dena Bank. Kiran Bedi also launched a toll free number 1800-30000-388 where students can get registered.
Training camp for Naval wing NCC concludes
Chandigarh: The 10-day annual training camp for girls and boys of the Naval wing NCC cadets which commenced on May 6 at NCC Academy, Ropar (Punjab), concluded on Thursday. A total of 302 Naval Wing NCC cadets, including 56 girl cadets from various schools of Chandigarh attended the camp. The training camp was conducted under the overall command of Commander US Thakur, the Camp Commandant. Various activities were undertaken during the camp, aimed at common goal of “Unity and Discipline”. The cadets were given exposure in living and training together to inculcate the spirit of camaraderie and develop the art of leadership. They were imparted training in drill, shooting, ship modelling, seamanship, Naval communication, navigation, health and hygiene, NCC and Armed Forces in 10 days. Eminent speakers and professionals conducted guest lectures for cadets.
Haryana govt issues guidelines for guest houses
Chandigarh: Haryana Government has decided that when an officer or his family member comes to stay in Haryana Bhawan or Chanakyapuri Guest House, New Delhi and Benmore Circuit House, Shimla along with a permit issued from CS Office (RVA Branch), room will be given after verifying identity. If the permit holder is a family member of the officer then normal rent would be charged from him. Others would be treated as guests and rent would be charged as per norm. A notification in this regard has been issued by the office of Haryana Chief Secretary.
Committee to probe water tank mishap
Chandigarh: In the tragic incident of water tank collapse at ready mix plant in Sector 90 near village Kankrola in district Gurgaon, Deputy Commissioner Shekhar Vidyarthi has ordered setting up of a three member committee under the chairmanship of Executive Engineer of PWD (B&R) NK Tomar. The committee will enquire into the reasons for structure failure and will fix responsibility. The committee has been asked to submit its report within a week. Four people were crushed to death and one was critically injured when a water tank fell on them at a ready-mix plant in Sector 90 near Kankrola village on Tuesday. Police have lodged an FIR citing negligence against the officials of the construction company, Simplex Infrastructure India ltd. A team of labour department officials also visited the site.
Sr officers to monitor power apps
Chandigarh: Senior officers of the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam at head office, including the managing directors, will monitor the process of release of electricity connections online so as to ensure prompt release of connections. A spokesman said that in the newly introduced system of applying for new electricity connection online, the senior officers will now be able to track the application and know the date of receipt of application form, various steps taken by different authorities in approving the release of connections, dates of release of connection and reasons in case a connection is not released in time.
On Demand Exam in Haryana soon
Chandigarh: Haryana Open School would soon start On Demand Exam (ODE) for all five compulsory subjects of Class X, namely Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science and Science. A spokesman of the Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) said soon the candidates would be able to register themselves online for ODE in all five subjects of Class X namely Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science and Science under this scheme. Fee of Rs250 would be charged per subject and Rs50 would be charged for practical examination.